. >> the narrative now is president obama has a lead in all nine of the key battleground states and romney is trying to get back on message. >> we've had some missteps but at the end of the day, the choice is really clear, and we're giving people a very clear choice. >> president obama headed to nevada to polish his performance before the big showdown. >> he's not worried about zingers and lines. he's got time with the american people to explain to him his case for re-election. >> and the first debate will give voters a chance to size up both candidates on the same stage for the first time. brian mooar, wbal-tv 11 news. >> coming up, a villeage treasure up in smoke and now getting ready to reopen. straight ahead, an update as the mount washington tavern is making its big comeback. plus, helping a local teacher who undergoes a triple amputation and the students are determined to get their teacher back in the classroom. >> nearly one year after the huge fire destroyed the mount washington tavern, they're getting ready to reopen. today in an effort to reintroduce themselves to the neighborhoo